Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide is a highly corrosive base which makes it very useful in neutralizing acidic water as well as the production of cleaners, soap and paper. Because of it’s corrosive nature Sodium Hydroxide is treated very carefully to avoid any destruction.

Product Definition

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) is a highly corrosive metallic base and alkali salt. It is commonly sold in the form of pellets, flakes, granules, and as a 50% saturated solution. It absorbs moisture and carbon dioxide and is soluble in water, ethanol and methanol. NaOh is highly soluble in water with a lower solubility in ethanol and methanol, but is insoluble in ether and other non-polar solvents. Sodium Hydroxide is used mostly as a chemical base in the manufacturing of numerous household and industrial products.